Study in the USA with IELTS

Join our free webinars and hear directly from US universities.

Planning to study in the United States? Join our webinar series to learn about US universities, application requirements, study pathways, scholarships, student visas, STEM OPT and opportunities to work while studying.

University representatives will share practical information and answer questions to help you plan your next steps.

Upcoming webinars

Choose a webinar that matches your study plans and learn directly from university representatives.

15 October 2026
5:00 - 6:00pm (UTC+5 / Tashkent time)


Rice University

Houston, Texas

How to build a winning undergraduate and/or graduate application, including essays and statements of purpose.

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29 October 2026


Illinois Institute of Technology

San Francisco Bay Area, California

How to build a winning undergraduate and/or graduate application, including essays and statements of purpose.

12 November 2026


Purdue University

West Lafayette, Indiana

Uncommon US degree options that can offer STEM OPT, including opportunities beyond traditional engineering and computer science fields.

19 November 2026


USC International Academy

Los Angeles, California

Study in the USA: courses, recruitment pathways and what you need to get started.

10 December 2026


Texas A&M University School of Law

Fort Worth, Texas

How to build a winning graduate application and understand study pathways in the USA.

17 December 2026


University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky

Applications, student visas, admission interviews, STEM OPT and ways to earn while studying in the USA.


What you can learn

  • Choosing courses and understanding US study pathways
  • Building a strong undergraduate or graduate application
  • Writing effective essays and statements of purpose
  • Preparing for US student visa applications and interviews
  • Understanding common admission interview challenges
  • Scholarships, assistantships and funding opportunities
  • Degree options that may qualify for STEM OPT
  • Part-time work and opportunities to earn while studying
  • Campus life, costs and career opportunities

Why IELTS?

IELTS Academic is designed for people who want to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. Universities and programmes set their own English-language requirements, so check the specific IELTS score required by the institution and course you are interested in.

Use the webinars to learn about university requirements directly from participating institutions, then check their latest admissions information before applying.

Meet the participating universities

Explore the universities featured in the webinar series. Click a university to see its location and a short introduction.

Houston, Texas

Private research university with programmes across engineering, computing, business, architecture, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences.

Chicago, Illinois

Private research university offering programmes across technology, engineering, architecture, business, design and science.

Los Angeles, California

Supports international students through graduate preparation, Pre-Master's and Intensive English programmes.

Fort Worth, Texas

Offers postgraduate legal education, including Master of Laws programmes and specialised areas of legal study.

Louisville, Kentucky

Public research university offering undergraduate and graduate programmes across a broad range of academic disciplines.

West Lafayette, Indiana

Public research university offering undergraduate and graduate programmes across engineering, science, technology, business, agriculture and other fields.

Ready to take the next step?

Take IELTS Academic with the British Council and start preparing for your US study journey.

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